About Us

A Southeastern Tradition

Roomie Southeastern chose the lion as its mascot in 1931 and settled on the name in 1964
to honor a beloved professor. Many students have portrayed "Roomie" over the years,
but by tradition nobody knows who's inside the Lion suit. More Traditions »

Welcome to Southeastern Louisiana University

We are the state's third-largest public university, boasting more than 15,600 students
and more than 60 degree programs. But with a small-town location, personal attention
to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college.
We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience
that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Mission Statement

Southeastern's mission is to lead the educational, economic and cultural development
of southeast Louisiana.

Core Values

Southeastern's core values of excellence and caring reflect who we are and what you
can expect from us.

We are Tobacco Free!

Southeastern's campus is now tobacco free. The new policy prohibits the use of all
tobacco products, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes,
hookah-smoked products, electronic cigarettes and oral tobacco products such as dips
and chews, and applies to all Southeastern students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Learn more about the policy as well as smoking cessation clinics being offered on campus.

Safety at Southeastern

Numerous safety measures – including an electronic emergency alert system and on-campus code blue emergency
phones – ensure our campus remains a safe place to live and learn. Significant steps
have been taken to ensure the wellbeing of students, faculty, staff and visitors on
campus. In addition to the many security measures already in place, daily personal
safety is encouraged among the university community.